African Vacation Destinations

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African Vacations

Africa is a very varied continent with a huge contrast between the northern countries and sub-Saharan African countries; whether you want a beach vacation, cultural or historical trip to Morocco or Egypt, a traditional safari or the more specialist safaris available in Botswana or Namibia, Africa has a lot to offer.

I have had many vacations in Africa and have written several articles and taken many thousands of photographs. This lens is a collection of these articles and pictures and some travel tips, advice and recommendations of African hotels and other places to stay.

African Photo Gallery

Map of Africa 

Safari Vacations 

Safari vacations in Africa are generally in Sub-Saharan Africa; traditionally the majority of such vacations were in Kenya, Tanzania, or South Africa, with a lot of tourists opting for a beach and safari trip involving several days of sun-bathing followed by a couple of days in a convoy of mini-buses. This is not the optimum way to see the wonderful wildlife and now there are many more adventurous vacations available in such places as the Okavango Delta in Botwana, Etosha in Namibia (see articles below)

While the beach/safari trip is a great introduction to Africa staying in a good luxury lodge gives a far better insight into this fascinating country or camping
and walking safari would give a more affordable if terrifying experience. I have tried both.

















Safari Vacation In Botswana 

Guide Books for Africa 

Africa's Top Wildlife Countries, Sixth Edition

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South Africa

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The Rough Guide to West Africa 5 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

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Safari in Namibia 

Cultural and sight-seeing trips in North Africa 

Northern African countries are quite a contrast to their southern neighbours. Vacations in Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia are usually more about sight seeing, history and culture: Step back in time on a Nile cruise in Egypt or spend a few days experiencing the Arabian culture in Marrakech, Morocco.




Marrakech, Morocco 

Egypt: Nile Cruise 

Other Travel Lenses 

Photography Advice 

My Other Photo Galleries 

About Me 

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